MtnBarb Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 One wish would be for the APQS machines to have a sensor on the bobbin that lets you know when it's about to run out of thread! My Babylock sewing machine has one and I love it. It would be really handy when I'm on the "back" side doing pantos and I'm about to run out. Before my APQS, I had a Handiquilter with the larger bobbins so I didn't have to change so often. I'm seriously considering retro fitting my Freedom to the larger bobbins! Not gripping, just saying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I agree, the sensor would be nice. One thing that I wish for is a 'lock' on the stitches per inch. Frequently I find that I've touched the green button and the SPI is at the max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I agree. However, with the IQ, I have a sensor on top that detects loss of tension (which is usually when I run out of threat top or bottom). It's worth the cost of the IQ, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I have said the same thing, I wish it warned me before it runs out so I can stop and change it in a good spot rather than in the middle of a curve.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmoore Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 The problem is that the bobbin sensor requires you to use either a steel (with holes) or a plastic bobbin, so that the laser can see "through" the bobbin (IIRC, they're made kind of like garage-door-opener sensors, except in reverse - they set off the alarm when it *can* see through). One of the bernina models had *horrible* problems with this, and it wouldn't allow you to stitch if there wasn't enough (or any) bobbin thread, so when it malfunctioned, you were essentially locked out from sewing. I also don't know if a plastic bobbin (if required) would stand up to the speed that the APQS machines go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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